The word "Shia" is almost used as an insult these days. Take Bahrain as an example. It's dangerous to label protesters as "Shia activists", because it undermines the progress of the opposition movement.

Seeing heads lined up on the streets of Raqqa became the norm for many residents of the Daesh stronghold who luckily managed to escape to Lebanon. Not exactly a distant memory, but these refugees are trying to rebuild their lives and experiences, but, it isn't easy.